# Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles The 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT Boasts Industry-Leading Gear By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-11-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/17/2022-audi-rs-e-tron-gt-review/) & [audi](https://www.audi.ca/ca/web/en.html?csref=ca_sea_GOOGLE_Brand_Awareness_Exact_En&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO_crFI-PRaNju5zkkXDNRDIHFnnpXbst27S8xDJ-MlyASdmxnU56WPONkBoCjN4QAvD_BwE)  The 2022 Audi [RS e-tron GT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-mls-cup) electric vehicle incorporates industry-leading gear and technology for a smooth ride and an even smoother exterior appearance. The fully electric car boasts a four-door coupe and is equipped with the [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-taycan) [Taycan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq) gear and powertrain. It combines this with Audi's 4WD Quattro system to pack a zero to 60 mph sprint time in under three seconds as well as a 590-hp. The car's exterior boasts curved edges for a clean design. Moreover, the Audi EV is included in the brand's battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup. Marc Lichte, Head of Design Audi, was the brainpower behind the vehicle's design. He created it to reduce aerodynamic drag and increase range, thereby creating a visual appeal as well. Image Credit: Audi / Yanko Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Vehicle Design:** Innovations in electric vehicle design are providing opportunities for automakers to create sleek and visually-appealing cars that combine advanced gear and powertrain technology with advanced aerodynamic designs. - **Industry-leading Gear:** Auto manufacturers are leveraging industry-leading gear technology to offer electric vehicles with unprecedented levels of performance and speed, making them more attractive and feasible for consumers. - **Battery Electric Vehicle Lineups:** Automakers are increasingly investing in battery electric vehicle lineups, providing more options and increasing demand for electric vehicles while also driving innovation in the industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry stands to benefit from innovations in electric vehicle design and the incorporation of industry-leading gear technology, which can make vehicles more attractive and competitive in the market. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry is playing a crucial role in the development of advanced electric vehicle gear and powertrain technology to offer higher levels of performance, reliability and range. - **Sustainable Energy Industry:** Growing investments in battery electric vehicle lineups are helping to drive demand for sustainable energy and could lead to increased innovation in the sustainable energy industry, including battery development and charging infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beastly Luxury Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-55-etron.md) - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron.md) - [Electric Performance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt.md) - [Extra-Sporty Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron.md) - [Efficient Performance Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q6-suv-etron-performance.md) - [Powerful All-Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant.md) - [Optimized Aerodynamics EV Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-q-etron-e2.md) - [Luxury-Focused Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-etron.md)